Opportunity
CanadaBuys #WS5844425069
Invitation to Qualify for Construction of Indoor Firearms Training Facility in Dorchester, NB
Posted
August 21, 2026
Respond By
September 15, 2026
Identifier
WS5844425069
NAICS
236220, 236210, 238110
This opportunity involves the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) and Public Works and Government Services Canada (PSPC) seeking qualified suppliers for constructing a new indoor firearms training facility in Dorchester, New Brunswick. - Procurement is structured as a two-phase Invitation to Qualify (ITQ): - Phase 1: Supplier qualifications are assessed - Phase 2: Qualified suppliers submit financial bids - Project completion required within 52 weeks of contract award - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Competitive open bidding with selection based on lowest price - Estimated contract value ranges from $5,000,001 to $20,000,000 - Canadian content and suppliers are emphasized - Governed by multiple trade agreements (CFTA, CCFTA, CETA, WTO GPA, NAFTA, etc.) - UNSPSC code: 72120000 (Nonresidential building construction services)
Key Requirements: - Construction of a specialized indoor firearms training facility - Compliance with Canadian content rules and trade agreements - Timely completion within the specified 52-week period
Description
This is a two-phase Invitation to Qualify (ITQ) process for the construction of a new indoor firearms training facility on Correctional Service of Canada property in Dorchester, New Brunswick. The project involves a construction period of 52 weeks. The first phase evaluates supplier qualifications; the second phase invites qualified suppliers to submit financial bids. The project must be completed within 52 weeks of award. The procurement method is competitive open bidding with selection criteria based on lowest price.